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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% and halves UK growth forecast

Latest quarter-point reduction comes with warning households face inflation of 3.7% by autumn

The Guardian - UK

Starmer and Macron discuss Ukraine and Middle East ahead of Trump’s inauguration

Mr Macron said the meeting was a great opportunity to discuss EU-UK relations and ‘the main crisis’ in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Starmer talks about Ukraine over dinner with Macron

Mr Macron said the meeting was a great opportunity to discuss EU-UK relations and ‘the main crisis’ in Ukraine.

Evening Standard

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King laughs at British comedian’s impression of Donald Trump at Royal Variety

Charles attended the show for the first time as patron of the Royal Variety charity.

The Independent UK

King attends Royal Variety Performance alone after Queen pulls out

Elton John among stars to greet King as Alan Carr and Amanda Holden host spectacular charity event

Evening Standard

Marks & Spencer invests £90m to improve pay and benefits

Commencing April 1st, the company will introduce six weeks of paternity leave at full pay and nearly double its maternity leave to 26 weeks at full pay.

International Business Times UK

‘I’m still proud of what we created’: Metro Bank’s 14-year rollercoaster ride

From its lavish launch parties to a 2019 accounting scandal, the UK challenger bank has been beset by controversy

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Bank of England ‘could lower interest rates fairly soon’, as City expects only three cuts this year – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as hawkish BoE policymaker looks for signs that rates needn’t rise further

The Guardian - UK

How Parthenon sculptures sparked a diplomatic row between Greece and UK

The UK PM cancelled a planned meeting with his Greek counterpart after Athens sought permanent return of the sculptures.

Al Jazeera

Why UK PM Sunak axed part of high-speed rail link HS2

Rishi Sunak has cancelled the north leg of the HS2 high-speed rail project, citing ballooning costs and mismanagement.

Al Jazeera

The week in wildlife – in pictures

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs, including wild horses, a tired falcon and a hungry snake

The Guardian - UK

Rolling Stones unveil new album Hackney Diamonds, first in 18 years

Jagger, Richards and Wood revealed the details of their first album of original music in 18 years in London.

Al Jazeera

Where do the items in the British Museum come from?

The British Museum houses a collection of about eight million historical and cultural artefacts from around the world.

Al Jazeera

Friday briefing: Why NHS waiting lists are at a record high in England

In today’s newsletter: More than 7.5 million people are waiting for treatment of some kind in England – what does that really mean?

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Shell AGM disrupted by protests as investors reject new emissions targets

Bosses defend oil company against accusations it is not switching away from fossil fuels quickly enough

Marie Claire

Charlotte Wore the Miniature Version of Princess Catherine's Floral Crown for the Coronation

Like mother, like daughter.

Marie Claire

Princess Kate Paid Homage to Princess Diana With Her Earrings at King Charles' Coronation

The then-Prince Charles gifted Diana the pearl and diamond earrings before their wedding in 1981.

Marie Claire

Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte Could Not Be More Adorable at the Coronation

The siblings held hands as they entered Westminster Abbey.

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Reuters

Prince Harry arrives at London court - witness

(Fixes typo in second paragraph)

Reuters

UK's Sunak raises concerns over Israel's judiciary with Netanyahu

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stressed the importance of upholding democratic values when he received Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu for talks on Friday, referring to a move to overhaul Israel's judiciary that has stirred mass protests.

Reuters

UK's Prince William thanks Poland for helping Ukraine

Britain's Prince William met the Polish president in Warsaw on Thursday, on the second day of a visit to the country to thank troops and local people for their support for Ukraine.

Reuters

UK's RMT suspends rail strikes after proposal by train companies

Britain's RMT has suspended nationwide rail strikes planned for March 30 and April 1 after a proposal by train companies which the trade union said could lead to a resolution in the long-running row over pay and conditions.

Reuters

English health service sets out two-year recovery plan for emergency care

England's National Health Service (NHS) on Monday announced a two-year recovery plan to help restore emergency care and frontline services, currently struggling through one of their toughest winters.

Reuters

Church of England bishops refuse to allow same-sex marriages

The Church of England will refuse to allow same-sex couples to get married in its churches under proposals set out on Wednesday in which the centuries-old institution said it would stick to its teaching that marriage is between a man and a woman.

Al Jazeera

British PM Sunak says ‘golden era’ of UK-China relations is over

Rishi Sunak warned on Monday that China posed a ‘systemic challenge’ to UK ‘values and interests’.

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